Radio-protective role of antioxidant agents

Ionizing radiation interacts with biological systems to produce reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species which attack various cellular components. Radio-protectors act as prophylactic agents to shield healthy cells and tissues from the harmful effects of radiation. Past research on synt...

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Main Authors: Alireza Shirazi, Ehsan Mihandoost, Seied Rabie Mahdavi, Mehran Mohseni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-10-01
Series:Oncology Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.oncologyreviews.org/index.php/or/article/view/200